Kenton Co. poll workers needed for 2015 elections
The Kenton County Board of Elections is looking for poll workers for the primary election being held on Tuesday, May…
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Ethics Reporter: Over $4M spent on lobbying in first two months; advertising now reported
About $4.2 million was spent on lobbying during the first two months of the 2015 General Assembly. In addition, businesses…
Guardian Angel sculpture in Ft. Wright’s Families of the Fallen Garden honors hometown soldiers
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune Editor A “Guardian Angel” bronze sculpture by renowned artist Greg Wyatt, commissioned to honor Ft. Wright’s…
Kenton County polling location changes announced for May 19 primary
Kenton County Clerk Gabrielle Summe reminds voters that 2015 is the year all the state-wide offices are on the ballot,…
New parallel road to Mall Road will improve traffic flow, safety; connect businesses on west side
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Contributor A new road designed to run parallel to Mall Road will not be very long…
Moving along quietly, ‘Duveneck Place’ could be biggest investment ever in downtown Covington
By Greg Paeth NKyTribune Senior Reporter For a project with a huge pricetag that may include public buildings like a…
Ludlow Police Department to host second Citizen’s Academy, to help people understand procedures
The Ludlow Police Department will host a second Citizen’s Academy. This 10-week program will begin on April 1 and meet…
Last-minute agreements on key legislation close out 2015 General Assembly session
The Kentucky General Assembly’s 2015 session came to a close early this morning after Senate and House members reached an…
Anti-heroin and gas tax bills among legislation approved in final hours of Kentucky General Assembly
Two bills with major implications for NKy were approved in the final hours of the 2015 Kentucky General Assembly: legislation…
Funds will go toward ‘eliminating barriers’ that contribute to child hunger in Kentucky
By Tim Thornberry Special to NKyTribune Kentucky is one of just a few states that will be on the receiving…
Covington City Commission approves tax increase on insurance premiums to cover capital costs
By Greg Paeth NKyTribune Senior Reporter The Covington City Commission has approved a two percent increase in its tax on…
Boone County Fiscal Court unanimously passes right-to-work ordinance, first in the region
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Contributor The Boone County Fiscal Court unanimously approved a right-to-work ordinance Tuesday, making it the first…
Urban Partnership’s effort to create BID special district in Covington shelved for ‘re-thinking’
By Greg Paeth NKyTribune Senior Reporter The Covington Business Council and the Urban Partnership have pushed the “hold” button on…
Boone County set to approve right-to-work ordinance at Tuesday’s meeting; expecting big crowd
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Contributor The Boone County Fiscal Court appears poised to approve a controversial right-to-work ordinance at Tuesday’s…
Capitol Notes: Flurry of bills pass Senate and House as 2015 session nears an end
Lawmakers are now in a nine-day recess and will return to the Capitol for the final two days of the…
Capitol Notes: Anti-heroin provisions pass; lawmakers crack down on gambling halls
Sweeping changes to the treatment and prosecution of those involved in Kentucky’s heroin trade were unanimously approved by the House…
Legislation to update state’s child booster seat requirements clears major hurdle in Senate
Efforts to make sure older children are properly secured while riding in a vehicle cleared a major hurdle this morning…
Capitol Notes: Senate passes bill to study state’s underfunded teacher pension plan
The Senate has voted to establish a task force to examine the state’s underfunded teacher pension plan in lieu of…
Bill expanding use of ignition interlocks OK’d by Senate; aimed at reducing drunk driving
Saying it would reduce the number of habitual drunken drivers, a majority of state senators voted today for legislation that…
Olive branches extended at Erlanger council special meeting, city attorney may not be out just yet
By Andy Foltz NKyTribune Correspondent Erlanger is making progress toward compromise, which means the dean of city attorneys may not…
The Week in Frankfort: Phone deregulation first to cross finish line; others not far behind
When the first racehorse crosses the finish line, others usually aren’t far behind. The same can be said about bills…
If statewide smoking ban bill is, indeed, dead, who killed it? Common answer: ‘leadership’
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The Kentucky House of Representatives, for the first time, passed a statewide smoking ban…